Research Assistant
This Research Assistant swiftly gathers information on any topic, saving you time and boosting your knowledge base for projects or learning.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add research-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/research-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"research-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/research-assistant"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Research Assistant skill helps you gather information and synthesize findings from various sources. It can perform web searches, summarize articles, and extract key data points to support your research efforts. This allows for quicker understanding of complex topics and efficient knowledge acquisition.
When to use it
- Market Research: Quickly compile data on competitors or industry trends.
- Literature Reviews: Summarize multiple academic papers related to a specific topic.
- Fact-Checking: Verify claims by searching for supporting evidence online.
- Background Briefing: Get up to speed quickly on a new project or unfamiliar subject.
Key capabilities
- Web search functionality
- Article summarization
- Data extraction
Example prompts
- "Find the latest research on sustainable agriculture practices."
- "Summarize this article: [link to article]"
- "What are the key differences between electric and hydrogen vehicles?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the quality of available online resources. Be prepared to refine your prompts for more targeted results.
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